Suspect identified in deadly hit-and-run on I-75 in Marietta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Marietta police have identified the driver who allegedly killed a man in a hit-and-run on I-75 this week. On Wednesday, 36-year-old Terrell Lowdermilk from Chattanooga, Tennessee, was hit and killed on I-75 N near South Marietta Parkway. Lowdermilk was a tractor-trailer driver who...
Dade County Sheriff’s Office Adopts New K9 Policy Following Tragic Loss of K9 Georgia
TRENTON, GA — – Keeping with its commitment to transparency, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office has released its newly updated K9 policy, which officially went into effect on July 24, 2025. The entire K9 policy has been reviewed, overhauled, and rewritten. Among the most important changes is...
Community rallies together after historic flooding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In the wake of historic flooding in Chattanooga, community members are stepping up to help their neighbors near and far. District 5 Councilman Dennis Clark and Brainerd High School Principal Dr. Crystal Sorrells have partnered to organize a flood relief donation drive — one open to...
ERPD Arrests August 14-16
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from August 14-16. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Fort Oglethorpe family left with nothing after flooding
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) – In Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, one family is left picking up the pieces after floodwaters destroyed everything they owned. Timothy and Lauren Gipson, along with their three-year-old daughter, say navigating this hardship has been overwhelming. With nothing but the clothes on their backs,...
Firefighters from Station 12 visited Frances B. Wyatt Community Center to spend time with...
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department Station 12 in North Chattanooga visited the Frances B. Wyatt Community Center, where firefighters spent time with children taking part in the center’s programs. According to Chattanooga Community Development, the visit gave participants the chance to connect with Capt....
‘Somebody … Getting Fired:’ Floods Strike Tennessee. But This Trucker Isn’t Going to Let...
A TikTok that’s generated 1.1 million views as of this writing shows a trucker driving through a flash flood on a highway in Tennessee. Chattanooga, Tennessee, experienced deadly flash floods on Tuesday evening after it got more than six inches of rain. The flooding caused four deaths, the Weather Channel reports,...
Vintage Tennessee Furniture Styles That Stand The Test Of Time
For many, the thrill of the hunt is as exciting as the find itself, and nowhere is this more true than in the world of thrifting. Nebraska, often overlooked, is actually bursting with hidden gems just waiting to be discovered in its charming and diverse thrift shops. While some might...
TVO Roundup: Red Devil 5K, Founders Day 5K, Woodstock 5K and More
ELKMONT — Tyler Morring of Toney won the Elkmont Red Devil 5K by more than a minute Saturday morning. Morring finished in 16:43. Mary Ivey of Madison won the women’s title in 25:51. She was 26th overall. the results here. Killen Founders Day 5K. KILLEN — Josh Whitehead...
Traffic disruptions on Signal Mountain as EPB addresses power outages from fallen trees
EPB wants to let customers know they're working to address outages on Signal Mountain Saturday night. Crews are responding to clear two large trees that have taken down power lines and blocked traffic; that's on Signal Mountain Boulevard near Sunset Drive. The outage is affecting about 100 customers. EPB crews...